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February 22, 2024

• ‘Large’-eyed mountain creature — with bumpy body — discovered as new species in China
• District wrestling titles for Columbus, Miramar, South Dade, South Plantation. Plus more sports
• He raped a girl before killing her and sister in Broward. He’s headed back to death row
• A lottery scam in Broward conned $6.6 million from senior citizens, feds say
• After blowout loss to Duke, Canes drop fifth in a row, watch NCAA Tournament hopes fade
• Defense has fueled Heat turnaround. But here’s what changed about the offense that matters
• Miami Marlins improve shortstop position by signing Tim Anderson to one-year deal
• Measles cases resurface. How many are protected? What’s the vaccination rate in Florida?
• Wednesday marked another first in Miami’s J.D. Arteaga era — one UM wanted to avoid
• Aquinas girls’ soccer team turns tables on Lourdes to win region title; Heritage advances
• ‘You robbed us forever,’ mom of girl killed in botched sneaker robbery tells killer
• ‘Ninja’ dog with box on its head evaded Alabama rescuers for months — until now
• ‘Confused’ angler calls dad after catching odd fish. It tied a state record in Georgia
• Dog was overlooked at Florida shelter — but new owner was ‘ready for the challenge’
• A Miami-Dade man shot in the head by his father called 911 before he died, police say
• Search for 600-year-old ruins leads to a much older — and rarer — surprise in Germany
• Marlins adding depth at shortstop with Anderson, but Berti remains a reliable option
• Pentagon investigates claim a drone strike in Somalia killed two kidnapped Cuban doctors
• Haiti’s OAS ambassador resigns to focus on ‘far-fetched’ charges in Moïse assassination
• South Broward boys’ soccer punches ticket to state final four with win over Miami Beach
• Downtown Doral boys’ soccer moves to within one win of first state title in third season
• Pines Charter boys’ soccer ends Reagan’s Cinderella run in Region 4-5A final
• Inter Miami live updates: Messi, Inter Miami open season with 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake
• Former talk show host Wendy Williams has aphasia, her care team says. What is it?
• These two South Beach food festival events showcase a long tradition of Black cuisine
• The beloved Greek restaurant from Mykonos opens first U.S. location in Miami Beach
• Sympathetic Americans are still hot commodity for the Cuban regime’s spy operations | Opinion
• Coral Gables police chief exchanged friendly texts with a suspect: a UM football coach
• Officer illegally strip-searched 11-year-old, mom in ‘torture’ warehouse, lawsuit says
• ‘Cutest octopus in the world’ seen for the first time in Southeast Pacific. See video
• HOA president colluded with relatives to steal from Kendall condo complex, police say
• Beloved Jacksonville Jaguars drumline director dies, wife says. ‘Touched so many lives’
• Mom takes videos of child beating sibling with belt, Florida cops say. ‘Hit hard, baby’
• Couple hopes for ‘quiet weekend’ in Maryland beach town — then learns of lottery win
• Charges dropped against family accused of brutally beating man in Broward for dating son
• Son copies someone else’s lottery numbers for his mom — and she wins big in Maryland
• Miami man stole IDs of 50 bank clients, swindling $2M from their accounts, feds say
• After Key Biscayne tragedy, lawmakers advance bill to help cities restrict e-bike use
• ‘Persistent’ COVID infections may be creating new variants, study says. What to know
• 2,800-year-old serpent artifact is a ‘missing link’ to Hercules mythology, study says
• Mayor Suarez surveys southern border, huddles with Fox radio host, trumpets Miami
• The water and vibe on this Florida island can rival the Caribbean. How to experience it
• ‘Distinct’ creature — marked with an ‘X’ — found lurking in China. It’s a new species
• Dog was adopted — but now she needs another home. ‘Quickly declining at our shelter’
• Could sea rise weaken Florida’s coastal buildings? New study will help answer question
• Duo uses fake iPhones and aliases in $3 million scheme to defraud Apple, officials say
• The triumph and transformation of Muhammad Ali is celebrated in this Miami exhibit
• Patience paying off for Panthers’ Lundell, who’s finally finding offense. ‘Just keep going’
• Healthcare exec Philip Esformes pleads guilty to Medicare fraud, but spared prison time
• How would Trump fare against other Democrats? Poll looks at Biden alternatives
• Former Key Biscayne mayor launches bid as a Democrat for Salazar’s U.S. House seat
• Mom sneaks past school security and attacks teacher during class, New York cops say
• How the Miami Herald and el Nuevo’s coverage in 2023 sparked activism and accountability
• Miami Springs says farewell to its police chief. Parade sendoff with officers across county
• Messi sets up both goals as Inter Miami kicks off season with 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake
• Was Messi’s crazy play amazing ball-handling, or showboating at its worst? See for yourself
• Why Delon Wright said joining Heat made sense, and the notable background. And injury news
• Exploring Dolphins’ options if they shuffle backup wide receivers
• These Florida beaches were ranked best in U.S. Two are in Broward, one in the Keys
• Florida Keys helicopter ambulance fleet temporarily grounded after emergency landing
• Dolphins exec’s widow, Elizabeth Jenkins, keeps late-husband’s legacy alive with DCC
• AT&T service restored after nationwide outage. Feds are looking into what caused it
• Do you have preschooler at home? Deadline for Miami-Dade Public Schools VPK is coming
• The America I fought for wouldn’t let Florida continue to shame and out trans drivers | Opinion
• Stoneman Douglas girls’ soccer ends Cypress Bay’s run of state tournament appearances
• What is expected of Inter Miami as Lionel Messi Year 2 opens with win? Absolutely everything | Opinion
• Tens of thousands of workers could see changes to their wages if Florida bill passes
• Details on ‘Celebration of Life for Jim Martz,’ former Miami Herald writer who lived for Canes, tennis
• AT&T says to use Wi-Fi calling as cell outage persists. How can you do that?
• Playoff expansion great for college football, huge pressure on Cristobal, Miami Hurricanes | Opinion
• 21-year-old climbed out Uber window, then died, NY cops say. ‘Horrible loss of life’
• How are home prices influencing South Florida buyers? More are coming back
• A teen was shot. A student was found with a gun. Cops think there’s a connection
• What left-lane highway drivers need to know about a bill heading to DeSantis’ desk
• Florida lawmakers send bill banning kids from social media to a skeptical Ron DeSantis
• Alligator’s head has an oddity experts have never seen before, Georgia researchers say
• A new hotel is coming to the Miami airport. When is it opening and where will it be?
• Doral stuns Cypress Bay with last-minute equalizer, OT win for 4th straight region title
• Target plans three new stores in the Miami area in 2024. The first is in a central spot
• To fight illegal wildlife trafficking through hot spots like Miami, follow the money | Opinion 
• Breakthrough season for FIU’s women’s hoops team hoping to end NCAA Tournament drought
• How to Become a CMA: 10 Steps to Getting Certified
• How Long Does It Take to Become a CMA? Steps and Timeframe